Product Details

• Actors: Samantha Mathis, Natalie Cole, Marlee Matlin, Peter Sarsgaard, Jonathan Silverman
• Format: Import
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Showtime/Two Left Shoes
• Run Time: 104 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001WDLLM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,481 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

A young woman with multiple sclerosis (Samantha Mathis) is placed in an assisted care facility by her family. While at first she feels abandoned and hopeless, she learns to develop a new confidence, self-respect and independence by bonding with her fellow patients, who learn important lessons from each other about growing as a group and as individuals. Supporting cast includes Natalie Cole as a blues singer who has been severely injured in an accident. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neglected Indie Film, July 15, 2009

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DevoGirl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freak City (VHS Tape)

This film really deserves a DVD release. It's about a rebellious young woman who is put against her will in an institution, and about the people with various disabilities she meets there. Her roommate, played by Marlee Matalin, is developmentally disabled. She falls in love with a young man who is a quadriplegic (played by Peter Sarsgaard), and while I was not so happy with the ending, overall it's a very sensitive portrayal of disability, and even darkly funny in many places.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heart Warming Story, April 9, 2010

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Rick M. Rotundo "ric-7" (loveland, ohio, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freak City (VHS Tape)

This little-known movie was wonderfully enlightening relative to just how quickly our lives can change. It also reminds us that the sudden death of a loved one can be devestating. Additionally, the movie shows us how some family members can be cold hearted and unwilling to assist those in need. The struggles of the physically challenged female were presented with great sensitivity and insight, as the characters were incredibly well-developed. The sad details of each of thier respective lives reminds us that life is often cruel and unfair. We also see how people, when motivated, can overcome challenges and rise to new heights when given good cause. Being a Clincial Therapist, I was overcome with a confluence of intense emotions where empathy and compassion filled my psyche. Watching the personal growth of the lead character was fascinating and I was sorry to see the story end without telling us how she did in the long term. This stellar movie should be a working part of any metriculated academic study program that prepares people for a career in venues of mental health and/or counseling. Simply put, the movie "Freak City" is a classic and I loved the story. Natlie Cole was mesmerizing. This movie is a "must see" for anyone to whom taking life forgranted and/or likes to whine and complain about the mundane. Thanks! Capt. Rick Rotundo

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Product, February 8, 2009

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Randy Simmons "UwOnTfInDmE" (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freak City (VHS Tape)

when i bought this from marketplace it said it was in very good condition. when it finally came in and i picked it up rite from the get go i could hear broken pieces of the vhs tape in there shaking around. i had to completly put the movie in a new case and then when i watched it the tape of course was in bad shape had to keep adjusting the tracking on my vcr.

all in all it was a good pirce being ive never seen it for dvd yet. but it was in horrible shape